The effect of angled insertion on halo pin fixation.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Subgroup analysis of a prospective multicenter study. OBJECTIVE:Outcome analysis of nonoperatively treated elderly patients with type II odontoid fractures, including assessment of consequence of a fracture nonunion. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Odontoid fractures are among the most common fractures in the...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Smith JS,Kepler CK,Kopjar B,Harrop JS,Arnold P,Chapman JR,Fehlings MG,Vaccaro AR,Shaffrey CI

更新日期：2013-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect on the lumbosacral spine of long spinal fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis was studied in 22 patients. The average duration of follow-up was 12.8 years. Corrections of the coronal curves through instrumentation were satisfactory. However, a kyphosis was produced at the fused segment of the lumbar spi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Luk KD,Lee FB,Leong JC,Hsu LC

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. BACKGROUND:Although several rehabilitation programs, physical fitness programs, or protocols regarding instruction for patients to return to work after lumbar disc surgery have been suggested, little is known about the efficacy of these treatments, and ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ostelo RW,de Vet HC,Waddell G,Kerckhoffs MR,Leffers P,van Tulder M

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Axial pullout tests using fresh cadaveric thoracolumbar vertebral bodies. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effect of a new injectable calcium phosphate cement on the axial pullout strength of both revised and augmented pedicle screws in comparison with polymethyl methacrylate and in terms of injection method. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Renner SM,Lim TH,Kim WJ,Katolik L,An HS,Andersson GB

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prognostic study-case controlled. OBJECTIVE:Describe the rate of neurologic complications in adult spinal deformity surgery and describe the effect of these complications on clinical outcomes. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The incidence of neurologic complications and the risk factors for neurologic complic...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim HJ,Iyer S,Zebala LP,Kelly MP,Sciubba D,Protopsaltis TS,Gupta M,Neuman BJ,Mundis GM,Ames CP,Smith JS,Hart R,Burton D,Klineberg EO,International Spine Study Group (ISSG).

更新日期：2017-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In 30 patients undergoing Cotrel-Dubousset instrumentation, computerized tomography was performed before and after surgery. The RAsag-angle was measured for each vertebral level. Coronal and sagittal translation were evaluated in the same computerized tomographic scans by means of a new method. Based on the hooks used...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Krismer M,Bauer R,Sterzinger W

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MINI: Circulating microRNAs provide an insight into current disease states. Comparing patients with degenerative disc disease to healthy controls, patients with disc disease were found to have significantly downregulated levels of miR-155-5p. This marker was found to be an accurate diagnostic predictor for the presenc...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Divi SN,Markova DZ,Fang T,Guzek R,Kurd MF,Rihn JA,Hilibrand AS,Anderson DG,Vaccaro AR,Schroeder GD,Kepler CK

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective review. OBJECTIVE:To report the results of an alternative technique using a minimally invasive fusionless surgery. The originality is based on the progressive correction of the deformities with proximal and distal fixation and on the reliability of the pelvic fixation using iliosacral scre...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Miladi L,Gaume M,Khouri N,Johnson M,Topouchian V,Glorion C

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:In vitro study to characterize the flexibility of a new total posterior-element system when instrumented to L4-L5 segments. OBJECTIVE:The goal of this in vitro study was to investigate whether an optimized version of the TOPS implant (Impliant Ltd., Ramat Poleg, Israel) is capable to restore the physiolog...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wilke HJ,Schmidt H,Werner K,Schmölz W,Drumm J

更新日期：2006-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Nineteen upper cervical spine specimens were dissected to examine the macroscopic and functional anatomy of alar ligaments. They are on both sides, symmetrically placed, approximately 10-13 mm long and elliptical in cross-section 3 X 6 mm in diameter. The fiber orientation is dependent on the height of dens axis, most...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dvorak J,Panjabi MM

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Diagnostic testing. OBJECTIVE:The goal of this study is to measure the accuracy and reliability of the Orthoscan (Orthoscan Technologies, Inc.) and to determine whether it can be substituted for radiographs in the surveillance of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:AIS is us...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Knott P,Mardjetko S,Nance D,Dunn M

更新日期：2006-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective clinical study. OBJECTIVE:To assess Health-Related Quality of Life outcomes in patients undergoing surgery for spinal metastases. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Increasing life expectancy of patients with spinal metastases has resulted in greater interest in overall quality of life, including pai...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Falicov A,Fisher CG,Sparkes J,Boyd MC,Wing PC,Dvorak MF

更新日期：2006-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Case series. OBJECTIVE:To describe the outcomes of workers' compensation (WC) claimants who have had a lumbar intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET) procedure. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:IDET was developed as a less invasive treatment alternative to fusion after failure of conservative treatment for d...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Webster BS,Verma S,Pransky GS

更新日期：2004-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve patients with locked facets of the lower cervical spine were surgically treated through an anterior approach. The interlocking was bilateral in 2 cases and unilateral in 10; in all patients, skull traction failed to obtain the reduction. The technique of anterior reduction is described, with particular attentio...

journal_title：Spine

authors： de Oliveira JC

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:We present the case study of a 31-year-old lady who had a spontaneous cervical spinal epidural hematoma in the postpartum period and who presented with sudden onset of neck pain and lower limb weakness for which an emergency decompressive laminectomy was performed with neurological recovery. OBJECTIVE:To ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Puah KL,Tow BP,Yue WM,Guo CM,Chen JL,Tan SB

更新日期：2012-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective comparative study. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to establish cervical spine morphometry, alignment, and range of motion (ROM) and to clarify the impact of these age-related and degenerative changes. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:There are no studies that have evaluated differences in the results...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Machino M,Yukawa Y,Imagama S,Ito K,Katayama Y,Matsumoto T,Inoue T,Ouchida J,Tomita K,Ishiguro N,Kato F

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether classification of increased signal intensity (ISI) on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of spinal cord in patients with cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (C-OPLL) reflects severity of myelopathy and surgical outcome. SUM...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Ito K,Imagama S,Ito K,Ito Z,Ando K,Kobayashi K,Hida T,Tsushima M,Ishikawa Y,Matsumoto A,Machino M,Nishida Y,Ishiguro N,Kato F

更新日期：2017-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：:To enhance the awareness of physicians treating whiplash patients, findings from previous research regarding cognitive functioning of these patients are discussed and recommendations for assessment provided. Cognitive disturbances (i.e., deficient attentional functioning and impairment of memory) are frequent complain...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Radanov BP,Dvorak J

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective study with 8-year follow-up. OBJECTIVE:To describe the evolution of low back pain from adolescence into adulthood. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:High prevalence rates of low back pain among children and adolescents have been demonstrated in several studies, and it has been theorized that low bac...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hestbaek L,Leboeuf-Yde C,Kyvik KO,Manniche C

更新日期：2006-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case report of a patient suffering from an intradural herniated disc associated with the presence of epidural gas. OBJECTIVE:To advise spine surgeons of the possible association of intradural disc herniation and epidural gas, to prevent overlooking intradural disc fragments during surgery. SUMMARY OF B...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hidalgo-Ovejero AM,Garcia-Mata S,Izco-Cabezon T,Garralda-Galarza G,Martinez-Grande M

更新日期：1998-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A 5-year observational cohort design using data from a randomized controlled trial of calcium intervention. OBJECTIVE:To describe the epidemiology of back pain and determine the association of back pain frequency to mortality, coronary heart events, mobility, and quality of life in elderly women. SUMMARY...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Zhu K,Devine A,Dick IM,Prince RL

更新日期：2007-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Comparative 3-dimensional biomechanical testing. OBJECTIVE:To compare 5 fixation techniques, 3 using screws or screw and plates and 2 spinal, used for stabilization of complete unilateral sacroiliac dislocation in composite models. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Harrington compression rods have been used for...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Korovessis PG,Magnissalis EA,Deligianni D

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The paraspinal approach was described by our group in 1968. It differs from the approach described by Melvin Watkins in 1953 in that it is a longitudinal separation of the sacrospinalis group between the multifidus and longissimus, and not between the lateral border of the entire sacrospinalis group and quadratus lumb...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Wiltse LL,Spencer CW

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The activity of the erector spinae muscles and the changes in lumbar curvature were measured in 11 subjects in a range of commonly adopted postures to see if there were any consistent trends. Surface electrodes were used to measure back muscle activity and lumbar curvature was measured using electronic inclinometers. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Dolan P,Adams MA,Hutton WC

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A prospective, nonblinded, multicenter study of outcomes in patients undergoing single-level anterior lumbar discectomy and interbody fusion with InFUSE Bone Graft. OBJECTIVE:To determine the safety and effectiveness of InFUSE Bone Graft applied to an absorbable collagen sponge in anterior lumbar interbod...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Burkus JK,Transfeldt EE,Kitchel SH,Watkins RG,Balderston RA

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:The efficacy of intrathecal (spinal) morphine in the treatment of pain after posterior spinal fusions was assessed. OBJECTIVE:To investigate improved posterior pain control with fewer side effects in patients with posterior spinal fusions. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:After multilevel spinal fusion with in...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Urban MK,Jules-Elysee K,Urquhart B,Cammisa FP,Boachie-Adjei O

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective database analysis. OBJECTIVE:A population-based database was analyzed to identify the incidence, risk factors, and mortality associated with thromboembolic events after lumbar spine surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are potential comp...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fineberg SJ,Oglesby M,Patel AA,Pelton MA,Singh K

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Sixty radiographs were measured on two separate occasions by three physicians using four different techniques to evaluate the reliability and reproducibility of the measurement of lumbar lordosis. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate clinical methods of measuring lumbar lordosis, determining intraobserver and interobser...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Polly DW Jr,Kilkelly FX,McHale KA,Asplund LM,Mulligan M,Chang AS

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Coculture assays of the migration and interaction of human intervertebral disc cells and chick sensory nerves on alternate substrata of collagen and aggrecan. OBJECTIVE:To examine the effects of aggrecan on disc cell migration, how disc cells and sensory nerves interact, and whether disc cells affect prev...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Johnson WE,Sivan S,Wright KT,Eisenstein SM,Maroudas A,Roberts S

更新日期：2006-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Clinical and radiologic assessment derived from a prospective multicenter data base of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients. OBJECTIVE:We investigated if "implant density" or the number of screws correlated with the major curve (thoracic or lumbar) correction at 2 years in patients with AIS. We ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Clements DH,Betz RR,Newton PO,Rohmiller M,Marks MC,Bastrom T

更新日期：2009-09-15 00:00:00